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Energy Star
Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation
Focus on Energy
Consumer Protection
A list of product recalls dating back to the early '80's.
Look up product recalls at the Consumer Protection website.
Exterior
Synthetic Stucco product and installation information.
The problem with Synthetic Stucco.
Mechanicals
Water heater information
Natural Gas home heating information.
Foundations
Information about repairing leaky basements.
Electrical
FPE (Federal Pacific) electrical panels have been shown to be the cause of house fires.
Aluminum Wiring was used in homes until the mid 1980's and has problems.
Plumbing
Plastic Plumbing (Cox vs Shell Oil)
Polybutylene Pipe has been known to fail.
Septic system description and maintainance.
Many older homes still have lead piping. Here is some information about the effects of lead and how to test for it.
Indoor Air Quality
EPA recommendations about Radon.
Modern, energy efficient homes should have a whole house ventialtion system.
EPA information about asbestos.
Mold
Mold in residential homes,
Ten things you should know about mold.
Mold Guide
Roofing
Roofing material information.
Don't replace your roof until you read this.
Insulation and Energy Efficiency
Department of Energy fact sheet about thermal insulation.
Organaizations
Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA)
National Association of Home Builders
American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)
Wisconsin Association of Home Inspectors (WAHI)
National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI)
Building Science Corporation
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